Jaxsun
Son of Jack, a combination of the names Jack and son.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Jaxsun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaxsun today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaxsun births was 2014 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaxsun. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2014
14 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,162
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jaxsun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaxsun from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaxsun by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaxsun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaxsun
The given name Jaxsun is a relatively modern invention, likely combining elements from various existing names and words. It does not appear to have a direct origin from a specific language or culture.
One possible interpretation is that the name Jaxsun derives from a blend of the names Jackson and Jaxon. Jackson is an English surname that originated as a patronymic name meaning "son of Jack," with Jack being a diminutive form of the name John. Jaxon, on the other hand, is a variant spelling of the name Jackson that gained popularity in the late 20th century.
The inclusion of the "sun" element in Jaxsun may be inspired by the celestial body or used as a symbolic reference to light, warmth, or energy. However, there is no clear historical or linguistic evidence to suggest a direct connection between this name and any specific ancient words or texts.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of individuals named Jaxsun in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records. The earliest documented examples of this name are likely to be found in modern birth records and databases.
Due to its recent emergence, there are no widely renowned historical figures associated with the name Jaxsun. However, here are five individuals who bear this first name, though their birth years and backgrounds may vary:
1. Jaxsun Byers, an American football player from Georgia.
2. Jaxsun Tate, a mixed martial artist from the United States.
3. Jaxsun Lugg, an Australian basketball player.
4. Jaxsun Osman, a British actor and model.
5. Jaxsun Hawkins, an American musician and songwriter.
It is important to note that the name Jaxsun, being a contemporary creation, does not have a deep-rooted historical lineage or a well-documented etymology. Its usage and popularity may evolve over time, potentially gaining more significance or remaining a unique and individualized name choice.
People
Jaxsun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaxsun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaxsun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaxsun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaxsun going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Jaxsun a common name?
We classify Jaxsun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaxsun most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaxsun was 2014, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaxsun is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaxsun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaxsun in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.